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Health Inspection

Foremost At Sharon Llc

June 12, 2024 · Sharon, MA · 259 Norwood Street
Citations 2
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 66
Provider ID 225134
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Inspection Summary

FOREMOST AT SHARON LLC in SHARON, MA — inspection on June 12, 2024.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF686
Minimal harm or 34145 Few was accurately completed to reflect the status for one Resident (#23), in a total sample of 18 residents. affected

Review of a Norton Plus Pressure Ulcer Scale, dated 4/23/24, indicated Resident #23 had a score of 6.0 (score of less than 10 is very high risk) and was at Very High Risk for developing pressure ulcers.

Review of the most recent MDS assessment, dated 4/25/24, indicated Section M-Skin Conditions section M0150 (risk of pressure ulcers) question: Is this resident at risk for developing pressure ulcers? The answer was documented No.

During an interview on 6/10/24 at 8:33 A.M., the MDS Coordinator reviewed section M of Resident #23's 4/25/24 MDS and the Norton Pressure Ulcer Risk assessment, dated 4/23/24.

She said the Resident scored a 6.0 which indicated a high risk for developing pressure ulcers.

She said she clicked No by mistake on the 4/25/24 MDS assessment for pressure ulcer risk and needed to do a modification to the MDS to accurately reflect the Resident's risk.

225134

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 225134 B.

Wing 06/12/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Foremost at Sharon LLC 259 Norwood Street Sharon, MA 02067

Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 5/25/24, indicated Resident #34 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 6 out of 15, which is indicative of severe cognitive impairment.

Further review of the MDS also indicated Resident #34 had received anticoagulant medication.

Review of Resident #34's current Physician's Orders indicated but was not limited to:

-Lovenox injection solution (an anticoagulant) prefilled syringe 40 milligrams (mg)/0.4 milliliters.

Inject 1 vial subcutaneously one time a day for blood thinner; start date 5/22/24.

-Clopidogrel (antiplatelet) 75 mg.

Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for blood thinner; start date 5/22/24.

-Aspirin 81 mg.

Give 81 mg by mouth one time a day for prevention; start date 5/22/24.

Review of Resident #34's May 2024 and June 2024 Medication Administration Record (MAR) indicated he/she was administered Lovenox, Clopidogrel, and Aspirin as ordered.

Review of Resident #34's Physician's History and Physical Note, dated 5/22/24, indicated but was not limited to:

225134

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 225134 B.

Wing 06/12/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Foremost at Sharon LLC 259 Norwood Street Sharon, MA 02067

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in SHARON, MA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from FOREMOST AT SHARON LLC or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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